Description

German Empire.

Military Coinage - WWI. Ober Ost.

Issued under the authority of the German Military Commander of the East for use in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Northwest Russia.

Wilhelm II.

1 Kopek 1916A, mintage Berlin (A), 11,942,000, Iron, 2.80g, 21.32mm, edge plain. Grade: EF. KM# 21.

Obverse: Central legend flanked with decorative leaves. Beaded rim.

Legend: Region of the commander-in-chief  East.
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OBERBEFEHLSHABERS
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Reverse: Large Cyrillic denomination within a beaded Iron Cross design.

3 Kopeks 1916A, mintage berlin (A), 8,670,000. Iron 8.7g, 27.5mm, plain edge. Grade VF, dark tone, KM# 23.

Obverse and reverse as above, 1 Kopek.